AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES (Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.)

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Chippendale, Santucci, Newberry, Place
Last action: 2026-04-03
Official status: Referred to Senate Judiciary
Effective date: Not listed

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Bill History

2026-04-03 Rhode Island General Assembly
Referred to Senate Judiciary
2026-03-24 House
House read and passed
2026-03-20 Rhode Island General Assembly
Placed on House Calendar (03/24/2026)
2026-03-17 Committee
Committee recommends passage
2026-03-13 Rhode Island General Assembly
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/17/2026)
2026-02-11 Rhode Island General Assembly
Introduced, referred to House Special Legislation

Official Summary Text

AN ACT RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES (Allows Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.)

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H7666

2026 -- H 7666
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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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A N A C T
RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES

Introduced By:
Representatives Chippendale, Santucci, Newberry, and Place

Date Introduced:
February 11, 2026

Referred To:
House Special Legislation
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
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SECTION 1. Notwithstanding any other general or special law to the contrary, Paul J. Rao
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may join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in marriage within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island
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on or about June 20, 2026. Paul J. Rao is hereby authorized and empowered to join the foregoing
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persons in marriage pursuant to and in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title 15 of the General laws,
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entitled “Solemnization of Marriages.”
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SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO SOLEMNIZATION OF MARRIAGES
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This act would allow Paul J. Rao to join Spencer Rao and Michaela Smith in Marriage on
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or about June 20, 2026, within the Town of Foster, Rhode Island.
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This act would take effect upon passage.
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